The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Ana Paula Poeta Silva: What POMP Data Reveals | Ep. 180

In this episode of The Swine Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ana Paula Poeta Silva from Iowa State University breaks down the latest findings from the POMP program. She explains how PRRS virus lineages affect herd stability and economic loss, and highlights key factors that influence outbreak outcomes, including herd immunity and vaccine strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Lineage impact
• Herd immunity levels
• Vaccine strategy results
• Time to stability
• Loss metrics comparison

Meet the guest:

Dr. Ana Paula Poeta Silva earned her DVM in Brazil and completed her M.S. in Epidemiology and Ph.D. at Iowa State University, focusing on swine disease surveillance and bacterial diagnostics. Now a Research Scientist with ISU's Field Epidemiology Team, she brings advanced knowledge on PRRS management and risk mitigation strategies.
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